Reception "R" Day

These pictures were taken on and around the United States Military Academy on R Day. 

Book a hotel room NOW.  Highland Falls, Fort Montgomery, Cromwell, Bear Mountain, and Newburgh all have hotels.  There are also other towns in the area.  Newburg is approximately 30 minutes from West Point.  The other locations are closer.

Dress nice, but comfortably.  Wear shoes that are good for walking!  Even though there are busses, actually being able to get on a bus is not always possible.  Bring drinks!  The day is long.  You may be able to get some glances of New Cadets - but not necessarily yours.  Keep a sense of humor. 

The day starts with you and your Cadet Candidates waiting in a long line for processing.  A quick speech from a West Point official, and then the shortest 90 seconds to say goodbye.  The next time you see your New Cadet, the day will be almost over and the New Cadets will parade, showing their new skills as a soldier.  They will take their oath and march to dinner.  You will not be able to see and talk to them face-to-face again until Acceptance Day in August.

Class of 2012

  

Alida Ammon and Lynn Tax truly with their certificates.

SGT Laura Dinkelacker with the two newest members of her Platoon!

The socks and shoes of 3 soon to be tacs and the bodies to go with them.

 (These good sports wore the similar outfits to what they wore on their own R-Day.)

"The Comm"Brigadier General Michael S. Linnington presents coin to the oldest volunteer.

Class of 2009

(Thank you to the Tax family!)

Class of 2008

(Thank you to the Kocher family!)

Class of 2006

(Thank you to the Borath family!)

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